Letters to Nora Heysen from Meredith Stokes (Ardlie sometimes Ardley later Petronella), 1953-1977

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Component identifier:
File 52
Content Summary:
In most letters, Meredith greets Nora as 'Noshie' and signs her letters 'Merrie'; 'Your Marmalade Princess'; or 'MP'. An early letter dated 13 June 1953 indicates that the epithet related to the colour of Meredith's hair as a child.
Immediate source of acquisition:
Nora Heysen bequeathed the collection to the Library as part of the Heysen Trust in a single instalment in 2004, with the assistance of Lou Klepac, Nora Heysen's executor.

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Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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